2012 Summer Gadget Guide

☀ Spending time outside? Take these 20 things with you. Preferably not all at once.

LIquipel

Liquipel

The great outdoors usually means water: pools, beaches, lakes, and so on. This nano-coating bonds to your smartphone on a molecular level to protect it against moisture without adding bulk.

Online at liquipel.com, starting at $59.

  1. LIquipel LIquipel
    LIquipel
    Liquipel
    The great outdoors usually means water: pools, beaches, lakes, and so on. This nano-coating bonds to your smartphone on a molecular level to protect it against moisture without adding bulk.
    Online at liquipel.com, starting at $59.
    http://tracking.liquipel.com/SHLM
  2. Polaroid GL10 Mobile Printer Polaroid GL10 Mobile Printer
    Polaroid GL10 Mobile Printer
    Polaroid GL10 Mobile Printer
    Sunlight is the most flattering light. Hence the desire to print those picnic photos on the spot. This portable battery-powered printer syncs via Bluetooth to print off photos wherever you are.
    Online at amazon.com, $97.
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004JKBVBY/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nettbythewe00-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004JKBVBY
  3. Mophie Juice Pack Air Mophie Juice Pack Air
    Mophie Juice Pack Air
    Mophie Juice Pack Air
    Your iPhone needs a case. Also, more battery life for long days spent enjoying the fresh air. Well, here's a case that doubles your battery life. Pretty simple.
    Online at amazon.com for iPhone 3G & 3GS ($21) and 4 & 4S (starting at $65).
  4. etón Rukus Solar etón Rukus Solar
    etón Rukus Solar
    etón Rukus Solar
    Being outside does present some problems. Namely, a lack of plugs. The solar-powered Rukus can stream tunes from Bluetooth devices or via the low-tech aux-in jack. Bonus: There's a USB output to charge most phones.
    Online at  shopetoncorp.com, $150.
    http://shrsl.com/?~2dy7
  5. Amplifiear Amplifiear
    Amplifiear
    Amplifiear
    Who needs a projector when you have an iPad and this brilliantly simple speaker enhancer?
    Online at  bynonlinear.com, $25.
    http://netted.net/bynonlinear.com/?p=216
  6. Fitbit Aria Fitbit Aria
    Fitbit Aria
    Fitbit Aria
    Summer is diet season (we didn't write the rules). Luckily, this smart scale can help. It syncs with your phone to keep track of your BMI, body fat percentage, weight loss progress, and more.
    Online at fitbit.com, $129.
    http://shrsl.com/?~2dsp
  7. Levi's 511 Commuter Pants Levi's 511 Commuter Pants
    Levi's 511 Commuter Pants
    Levi's 511 Commuter Pants
    Ride your bike to work? You should, preferably while wearing these. They're water resistant, dirt and odor repellant, and designed for movement with stretch fabric, reflective tape, and a U-Lock pocket.
    Online at levis.com, $53.
    http://us.levi.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12330289&kwCatId=&kw=commuter+pants&origkw=+Commuter+Pants&sr=1
  8. Bookman Bicycle Light Set Bookman Bicycle Light Set
    Bookman Bicycle Light Set
    Bookman Bicycle Light Set
    Speaking of biking, let's stay safe out there. These low-energy LED lights loop anywhere on your bike frame and ensure you are noticed with three different lighting modes.
    Online at amazon.com, $29.
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00749SUH0/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nettbythewe00-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00749SUH0
  9. Open Garden App Open Garden App
    Open Garden App
    Open Garden App
    You might be tempted to work outside. That's OK. This Android app shares your phone's Internet connection with your laptop or tablet for online access everywhere.
    Online at Google Play, free.
    http://opengarden.com/
  10. Intoxicase Plus Intoxicase Plus
    Intoxicase Plus
    Intoxicase Plus
    A heavy-duty iPhone case with a built-in bottle opener. And an app that tracks how many brews you've opened. If there is a line between juvenile and delightful, this walks it just fine.
    Online at intoxicase.com, $45.
    http://www.pntra.com/t/Sj9KS0lLP0pGQ0RHP0pHQ0hE?url=http%3A%2F%2Fintoxicase.com%2Fintoxicase-plus.html
  11. Klipsch Image S4 In-Ear Headphones Klipsch Image S4 In-Ear Headphones
    Klipsch Image S4 In-Ear Headphones
    Klipsch Image S4 In-Ear Headphones
    Going for a walk. Lying on the beach. Napping in a hammock. All are better done with music. These lightweight earbuds are as comfortable as they are powerful.
    Online at  amazon.com, $74.
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00452TDRK/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nettbythewe00-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00452TDRK
  12. City Boy Picnic Grill City Boy Picnic Grill
    City Boy Picnic Grill
    City Boy Picnic Grill
    It's probably the only grill unintentionally designed to match your new MacBook. It's also travel sized, gas powered, and controlled with just a knob.
    Online at  finnishdesignshop.us, $229.
    http://www.finnishdesignshop.us/outdoor-barbecue-city-boy-picnic-grill-p-1672.html
  13. Aqua Box Waterproof Phone Case Aqua Box Waterproof Phone Case
    Aqua Box Waterproof Phone Case
    Aqua Box Waterproof Phone Case
    Liquipel is great for everyday accidents, but for underwater photography you'll need a case that's airtight yet capable of relaying your touch to the screen. Like this one.
    Online at amazon.com, $28.
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004JL7V8A/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nettbythewe00-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004JL7V8A
  14. Diesel Matte Watches Diesel Matte Watches
    Diesel Matte Watches
    Diesel Matte Watches
    The warm-weather adventurer needs a watch that can keep up. These sleek timepieces are covered in the same ceramic coating used to protect tanks — so if you break it, you shot it.
    Online at store.dieseltimeframes.com, starting at $160.
  15. Friendly Robotics RL850 RoboMower Friendly Robotics RL850 RoboMower
    Friendly Robotics RL850 RoboMower
    Friendly Robotics RL850 RoboMower
    Mowing the lawn is a summer ritual. Our new suggested ritual? Sipping an Arnold Palmer while watching RoboMower cut your grass.
    Online at amazon.com, $1,642.
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001ZI54M/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nettbythewe00-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0001ZI54M
  16. Gin and Titonic Tray Gin and Titonic Tray
    Gin and Titonic Tray
    Gin and Titonic Tray
    Just because your ice cubes are shaped like miniature icebergs and Titanics, doesn't mean your cocktails should be massive. Netted summer endorsement: moderation.
    Online at amazon.com, $8.
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GQ2SQ6/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nettbythewe00-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001GQ2SQ6
  17. Lighted Poolside Chair Lighted Poolside Chair
    Lighted Poolside Chair
    Lighted Poolside Chair
    The hardest part about outdoor dinner parties isn't so much musical chairs as much as where the chair is in the first place. Now you'll always be able to find yours.
    Online at brookstone.com, $399.
  18. Tascam iM2 Tascam iM2
    Tascam iM2
    Tascam iM2
    Weird things happen at summer parties. Sometimes, sing-alongs. This portable recording device plugs into your iPhone to capture full, crisp sound in a nonintrusive fashion.
    Online at jr.com, $79.
    http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=NcQTm3Rf8UY&subid=&offerid=101744.1&type=10&tmpid=25&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.jr.com%252Ftascam%252Fpe%252FTAS_IM2W%252F
  19. Black+Blum Hot-Pot BBQ Black+Blum Hot-Pot BBQ
    Black+Blum Hot-Pot BBQ
    Black+Blum Hot-Pot BBQ
    Some people can have backyard barbecues, but for people with a balcony instead of a yard, there's finally a green solution.
    Online at amazon.com, $117.
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0053H5SQ6/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nettbythewe00-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0053H5SQ6
  20. Adidas CLIMACOOL Seduction Shoes Adidas CLIMACOOL Seduction Shoes
    Adidas CLIMACOOL Seduction Shoes
    Adidas CLIMACOOL Seduction Shoes
    Unearthed your running shoes only to discover they smell like swiss cheese? These hi-tech shoes have way more holes to keep smells out and your feet cool and comfortable.
    Online at adidas.com, starting at $78.
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